What’s for Dinner? Charmoula-Rubbed Mahi-Mahi Never Said Anyone

Looking for a fast, healthy and tasty weeknight meal? This is it, and don’t be put off by the unfamiliar spice concoction. Charmoula-rubbed Mahi-Mahi is easy peasy, especially when paired with Shallot Bulgur. You must be thinking that I am on a spice-rub kick. ‘Tis true. This recipe, likes others from the so-called cleanse, took me out of my cooking comfort zone, requiring the use of unusual spices and various healthy, whole grains…like bulgur! How exciting – I had not prepared bulgur before, so it was great to discover another high-fiber whole grain, easy to prepare and even Hubs-approved. Sara Dickerman pairs the Mahi Mahi with a sliced orange salad. Visually, it is a treat (see below), but really not worth the effort. It makes the whole meal more complicated to prepare, and I suggest skipping it in lieu of a sliced orange for garnish.

Charmoula-Rubbed Mahi-Mahi

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley (I used parsley since I had it on hand)

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Juice of 1 lime

1 small garlic clove, grated

4 6-oz. mahi-mahi fillets

Instructions

Stir together cilantro or parsley, oil, cumin, paprika, salt, lime juice, garlic, and 1 Tbsp. water (alternatively, pulse ingredients in a food processor for a smoother texture and a slightly more intense herbal flavor). Rub mixture onto the mahi-mahi fillets and chill for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 425°. Place marinated fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until fish is just opaque in center, 10–15 minutes.

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Hi Deb, Haven”t weighed in lately. Your spice adventurers are very intriguing and I’m scheduling this one for early next week. Kay and I are gradually baking and spicing more for flavor and healthy cooking. I hate to take recipes from the web or a cookbook without a respected recommendation. So far you have been 100%. I’m still concocting honey bee products and will share some health outcomes as they present themselves. The one absolute recommendation is the honey bee propolis. We first used it as a liquid bandage for cuts and sores. Really works well. It is now creeping into tonics and skin creams…will keep you posted.